National Sports

WASHINGTON — The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later — and, sparked by José Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series.

Friday's Games MLB Post-season World Series Houston 4 Washington 1 (Washington leads series 2-1) --- CFL Winnipeg 29 Calgary 28 --- NHL Colorado 6 Vegas 1 Toronto 4 San Jose 1 Arizona 5 New Jersey 3 N.Y.

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros wasn't really surprised by the way his debut with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ended.

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — It took a stewards inquiry for Tall Dark Stranger and driver Yannick Gingras to gain partial redemption Friday night. Tall Dark Stranger was awarded the victory in the $786,000 Two-Year-Old Colt Pace.

OTTAWA — There was plenty of frustration following the Ottawa Senators' 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders Friday night. Ottawa was looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, but failed to put in a 60-minute effort.

BOSTON — Kemba Walker said he wants to earn the role of being a leader with the Celtics this season. He didn't mind following his teammates in Boston's win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs got most of what they wanted through 40 minutes Friday. After a week of frustrating efforts, Toronto battened down the hatches defensively, stayed out of the penalty box and generated a number of scoring chances.

BARRIE, Ont. — Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk is fighting stomach cancer.

REGINA — The NHL's outdoor game in Regina doesn't have a player from the province of Saskatchewan in it, or even a Western Hockey League Regina Pats alumnus.

SOUTHAMPTON, England — Leicester scored five first-half goals and another four after the break to destroy 10-man Southampton 9-0 on Friday and tie the biggest win in Premier League history.